The Go-To website launched to help young people’s mental health
A new website has been launched dedicated to helping children and young people find mental health support in North Yorkshire. The Go-To (www.thegoto.org.uk) is a portal or ‘single point of information’ for the wide range of mental health support services offered by different agencies in the county. With the majority of young people currently not…
Read MoreNHS and local councils coordinate response to COVID-19 in North Yorkshire
The NHS and local councils in North Yorkshire and York are working closely together to deliver essential care and support for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This collaborative working will help ensure people’s health and care needs are effectively met across the region and we are able to look after the most vulnerable. NHS…
Read MoreNHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) reminds patients that the NHS is still available for non Covid-19 related illnesses
NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) says it is concerned patients may be putting off using NHS services for illnesses not related to coronavirus (Covid-19) The CCG is reminding patients that GP services, pharmacies, NHS 111, out-of-hours services and emergency departments are all still available to patients. When accessing your GP surgery this is…
Read MoreStatement: Re-opening Abbey ward at Whitby Hospital
The NHS in Whitby is exploring options to ensure it has sufficient capacity as part of its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Humber NHS Foundation Trust and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group are well prepared for outbreaks of infectious diseases and part of these preparations includes the re-opening of the Abbey ward to provide…
Read MoreCancer Advice Line for Harrogate patients
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust have launched a Cancer Advice Line for cancer patients in Harrogate and their families and carers. This advisory line signposts callers to specific information and address queries. It is staffed on a rota basis by administrative and nursing staff so that it has…
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